VOICED: Residents won't go quietly from New York's Chelsea Hotel

The Chelsea Hotel, once a haven for artists like Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol, was managed by Stanley Bard, who prioritized artists. Arthur Miller found inspiration there, but the hotel now caters more to tourists. With Bard gone, the hotel is up for sale, and residents face eviction as it may become a boutique hotel. Despite changes, some residents, protected by housing laws, resist leaving.

Who was responsible for making the Chelsea Hotel a hub for artists?

• Stanley Bard

• Andy Warhol

• Bob Dylan

• Arthur Miller

What impact did the Chelsea Hotel have on Arthur Miller's writing?

• It caused writer's block

• It inspired him to start writing again

• It made him leave the hotel

• It had no effect on him

What has replaced the artist-friendly environment at the Chelsea Hotel?

• Business executives

• More artists

• Tourists

• Local residents

What is the current plan for the Chelsea Hotel?

• To be converted into a boutique hotel

• To be demolished

• To remain a residence for artists

• To become a museum

How are some residents planning to stay at the Chelsea Hotel despite the changes?

• By buying the hotel

• By relying on strict housing laws

• By negotiating with new owners

• By moving to another location